Nice Bonneville cutthroat 1/25/2018

[netboy]

Caught this pretty 19" Bonneville this morning at the Ackerman access. Great to see them growing up. 

For those that might not know, Trout Unlimited planted Bonneville eggs in the Norfork and White rivers in an attempt to create a pure wild strain of these fish. They chose the Bonneville strain so it would be easier to identify and monitor their growth. The Bonnevilles have larger spots than the Snake River cutthroats that are stocked.

Here's a link with more details....

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2017/jun/21/bonneville-cutthroat-egg-planting-norfork-landmark/

 

[snagged in outlet 3]

What does the water clarity look like at Ackerman?

[Johnsfolly]

56 minutes ago, netboy said:

Caught this pretty 19" Bonneville this morning at the Ackerman access. Great to see them growing up. 

For those that might not know, Trout Unlimited planted Bonneville eggs in the Norfork and White rivers in an attempt to create a pure wild strain of these fish. They chose the Bonneville strain so it would be easier to identify and monitor their growth. The Bonnevilles have larger spots than the Snake River cutthroats that are stocked.

Here's a link with more details....

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2017/jun/21/bonneville-cutthroat-egg-planting-norfork-landmark/

 

Congrats on a very nice fish! I have caught only one snakeriver cutthroat and would love to add a Arkansas Bonneville to my life list. Of course recognizing that these fish are outside of their native ranges .

[netboy]

1 hour ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

What does the water clarity look like at Ackerman?

The water is basically clear and has a greenish tint to it in the deeper runs. I could see the bottom in waist deep water.